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Income Tax

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How high tax rates hurt the economy

What is tax fairness? How can high tax rates hurt the economy? Let’s explore what a flat tax could...

How high tax rates hurt the economy
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Crypto

What you should know about cryptocurrency tax in Canada

If you buy and sell bitcoin, ethereum or other digital coins, find out how cryptocurrency is taxed by the...

What you should know about cryptocurrency tax in Canada

Earn

Is it better to be an employee or self-employed?

Here’s a primer for Canadians on choosing between employment and self-employment for a new work arrangement.

Is it better to be an employee or self-employed?
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Taxes

Capital gains tax in Canada, explained

Learn how capital gains are taxed and how to avoid paying more taxes than necessary when selling your assets....

Capital gains tax in Canada, explained

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Canadian couple in the kitchen of their cottage as they contemplate selling and if they an avoid taxes.

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Can I sell my cottage tax-free?

Is there a tax exemption for capital gains? No, but find out how to allocate your principal residence exemption...

Can I sell my cottage tax-free?
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Jacks on Tax

How the $10-a-day child care program can affect your taxes

The new subsidized child-care spaces are indeed a bargain, but they come with reduced tax benefits. Here’s how to...

How the $10-a-day child care program can affect your taxes
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Self Employment

Do I need a GST or HST number?

Even freelancers who haven’t yet hit the $30,000 earnings threshold should think about charging the goods and services tax.

Do I need a GST or HST number?
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Taxes

Moving? Don’t miss these lucrative tax deductions on your moving expenses

You can ease the financial pain of a costly move by deducting those expenses from your employment, self-employment or...

Moving? Don’t miss these lucrative tax deductions on your moving expenses

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Ask a Planner

Goodbye, Canada: A guide to departure tax, withholding tax for non-residents

Some Canadian residents plan to retire abroad, while others are only here temporarily for work. No matter the reason,...

Goodbye, Canada: A guide to departure tax, withholding tax for non-residents

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